78-year-old bicyclist killed after running stop sign in Chico intersection

Published
July 03, 2026
Location
Chico, California
Cohasset Road and Ryan Avenue
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Incident type
Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Chico California in Chico, California: Michael Goudy, 78, was riding a bicycle east on Ryan Avenue toward Cohasset Road in Chico, California, when he failed to stop at a posted stop sign and rode into the path of a southbound vehicle. Surveillance video from a nearby business showed Goudy continued into the intersection and collided with the right front side of the vehicle. The Chico Police Department's Major Accident Investigations Team concluded the driver, a Chico resident, had a valid license, was driving in their lane at or near the speed limit, and committed no violation that caused or contributed to the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Michael Goudy Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Redding Chico Eureka

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